Even Sinnoh champions have to work hard.

"The main problem is that the communicator product is too limited. The alliance has joined forces with many research companies to develop a brand new product to replace the communicator."

A replacement communicator? What are these lunatics up to now?

"So what exactly? What exactly does this product require?" Since it involved detailed and serious work, he couldn't refuse, so Kazama Shiramo inquired in detail.

"In fact, this product can be considered a combined upgrade of the communicator. The general upgrade plan is to add a location map function to the original communication, time and other functions, and for trainers, there will also be a matching Pokédex function, which can be directly installed on this communicator product using relevant upgrade plugins."

"It's like integrating some other functions into one." Kazama Shiromo stroked his chin. A man with superpowers could fly at supersonic speeds at high altitudes without even messing up his hair, which is why he had such a leisurely demeanor.

"But if it's just like that, the technical requirements shouldn't be too high, right?"

“In fact, this should be considered a technological revolution.” Sephiroth’s tone was a mix of admiration and emotion. “This product will use brand-new crystal screen technology and a holographic projection system. In addition to simple calls, it will also have many other functions. A micro-quantum computing system is planned to be added to this product. Yes, this tiny product will even have the functions of a computer.”

"No way!" Kazama Shiramo was quite surprised. Of course, he knew what this meant. It meant that when Pokémon trainers captured Pokémon in the wild or changed Pokémon, they no longer needed to go to the Pokémon Center and could even complete the Pokémon transfer on their own.

"That would raise a series of problems." The Pokémon Center is not only a place for treatment, but also a place for checking and caring for Pokémon. Therefore, not all trainers choose to go to the Pokémon Center, especially those people or organizations that operate in the gray area. They would never put their Pokémon in the Pokémon Center because the Pokémon Center also has a supervisory function.

These issues pose no problem for Pokémon trainers belonging to the Order faction; they even have dedicated staff to care for their Pokémon. However, for villainous organizations like Team Rocket, the consequences are self-evident.

"So if this feature really existed, isn't the alliance afraid it would cause chaos?"

"The chairman and the others have also considered it and unanimously agreed that there is no problem. In addition, each trainer will have their own independent transmission space, so theoretically there should be no problem. In reality, we are only half-baked in these deep technical aspects, but since the league has made the decision, there should be no problem."

"Since you know that I only have half a pot of this stuff at most, then this kind of research and development work is probably not something I can help with. What do you want me to do?"

"Oh, of course we can't let you do research and development work. You know, if the Alliance really fell to the point where you had to do scientific research, how terrible would that be? Would all the researchers be dead?"

Kazama Shiromo rubbed his temples. Although what the other person said was true, such words always made him feel subtly uncomfortable: "So? Since you know I'm not cut out for this, what does President Sa want me to do?"

Sephiroth's charming voice carried a faint smile: "It's like this, actually, the Alliance's research and development department has already made a small prototype a few days ago. Although there are still many flaws and the functions have not yet been fully integrated, the general framework has been constructed. I hope you can go back to the company and take this sample to the Orange Islands."

"The Orange Islands?"

"Yes, take the items to a PhD there. We need some of her data and the research parameters for this sample. Anyway, go back to the company to pick up the sample first."

"Okay, but what's the name of that sample?"

"Oh, because its ideal state is a computer that can be held in your hand and carried around, the researchers gave it a simple name—mobile phone!"

P.S. Good heavens! I finished dozens of pages of a road materials testing report, only to find I still had to write the highway engineering geology report. And to top it all off, there's the political education report too! I'm lost in thought. What kind of lousy school is this?

Chapter 77 Kugimiya's Resentment

"cell phone?"

"Yes, the original intention was to simply create a collection of functions and name it Navigator. However, we have added many new technologies and functions over time, including the world network communication and Pokémon transmission system. This device can no longer be simply named Pokémon Navigator, so we gave it a new name—Mobile Phone."

When discussing this product, Sephiroth's pride was unmistakable. After all, it was a groundbreaking product that would inevitably change the current landscape and people's lifestyles, which was clearly something to be very proud of in Sephiroth's mind.

Of course, at this time, Sephiroth did not know that this was a Pandora's box, nor could he have foreseen the future scenario of a large number of trainers becoming addicted to the game.

"Okay, I'll pick it up at the company tomorrow. We can talk about it then."

"kindness."

After they finished speaking, they both hung up. No matter how groundbreaking the product was, it had nothing to do with Kazama Shiramo at this moment. He stood in front of his door, taking a deep breath. The most important thing at this moment was still Rie!

"I'm back!" Kazama Shiromo gently pushed open the door, a gentle smile on his face completely masking his exhaustion. He didn't want Rie to notice anything amiss.

Because at least, at least at home, let's try to make him behave like a human being!

Unexpectedly, there was no sound in the room, no welcome back, no offer to eat first or take a shower first, and no option for me.

"Isn't she here?" Kazama Shiromo frowned. Logically speaking, Rie should usually be at home at this time. However, as a voice actress, it is normal for her working hours to be irregular, which is completely understandable. So what should he do now?

Rie's absence wouldn't normally be a big deal, but because of many things that had happened before, Kazama Shiramo felt inexplicably worried about her being away.

But it wasn't a big deal, Kazama Shiromo comforted himself, and started cooking.

Rie always keeps a lot of food in the refrigerator, and she throws away anything that isn't fresh quickly. Kazama Shiramo looks at the very satisfying-looking food in the refrigerator and nods in satisfaction.

"Fresh beef, tomatoes, corn..." Kazama Shiramo gently stroked his chin, deciding to make a soup first. After all, when it comes to cooking, if you really want to make delicious and exquisite food, soup is actually the most time-consuming thing, because nutritious and delicious soup usually needs to be simmered slowly, so it takes quite a long time.

He slowly chopped the beef into small pieces. Ironically, despite being a superpowered individual with precise mental strength and control, Kazama Shiramo's knife skills were atrocious.

"For borscht, beef tenderloin, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, corn oil..." Quickly searching for the ingredients he wanted, Kazama Shiramo instinctively threw back the carrots he had already taken out and replaced them with fresh corn.

Traditional borscht does not contain corn. Some borscht may contain cornstarch for flavoring, but corn is not the main ingredient in borscht.

Because corn is difficult to cook until soft, it doesn't seem to go well with the sticky texture of borscht. Therefore, traditional borscht usually uses carrots. However, Kazama Shirasumi dislikes the taste of carrots in soup and, on the contrary, loves the aroma of corn.

Especially when making soup, although borscht is very nutritious, its overly strong sweet and sour taste and thick consistency can make people who are not used to this kind of soup feel very uncomfortable.

However, if you replace it with corn, it's different. Instead of carrots, corn will naturally give the soup a fresh aroma. Although the soup will still have a sweet and sour taste due to the tomatoes, the thick texture will disappear, replaced by a fresh and sweet flavor.

Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water, peel them, and chop them. Chop the onions and potatoes and set them aside.

After the corn oil was heated in the pan along with the spices, the aroma was already released. Kazama Shiramo casually threw all the chopped ingredients except for the beef into the pan and stir-fried them.

If you don't want your soup to be too strong, then this next trick is very important. It's the most crucial and simplest step: add plenty of water.

This is where the benefits of not adding beef become apparent, because the raw beef, still carrying a bloody smell, will inevitably affect the umami flavor of the soup, no matter how high the quality of the beef.

At this point, you need to boil some water in another small pot, simmer the beef in the water again, then take out the casserole that you have prepared in advance, pour the blanched beef and the soup that has been heated to room temperature and all kinds of ingredients into the casserole, and then cut an ear of corn into several pieces and throw it into the casserole.

Almost done! Kazama Shiramo wiped the sweat from his forehead and revealed a satisfied smile. Making soup is a long process, but after completing the previous steps, it's just a matter of waiting and observing the soup's progress.

Gently scoop up a little soup with a spoon. Although it hasn't been fully cooked yet, you can still taste the basic level of saltiness.

He nodded in satisfaction. Although he rarely cooked, as his wife Rie usually did that, Kazama Shirasumi was actually quite skilled at cooking.

"Honey, you're back!" As the door opened, Rie Kugimiya's petite figure appeared in the entryway, holding a small watermelon in her arms. She smiled happily as she saw Shiramo Kazama busy in the kitchen.

Gently placing the watermelon on the table, Rie Kugimiya rushed over and hugged Shiroki Kazama around the waist: "Why didn't you call me first when you got back?"

Because a gay idiot on the street spent ages explaining work to him, saying something like that would be inappropriate. No man with a modicum of sense would answer his wife like that!

Kazama Shiramo gently pinched Rie Kugimiya's cute little nose: "I wanted to give you a surprise!"

"You're so good, honey!" Rie Kugimiya hugged Shiroki Kazama's waist and grinned foolishly, making Shiroki Kazama feel a little embarrassed to look at that beautiful smile. At that moment, he felt somewhat dirty.

"Um, Rie, I have to go on a business trip tomorrow..."

As soon as she finished speaking, the air seemed to drop several degrees, and Rie Kugimiya's voice rang out softly: "You're leaving so soon after you get back!"

P.S. First update, second update coming later.

Chapter 78 A Sweet Night

"You're leaving so soon after you got back?"

"Are you leaving already?"

"Let's go..."

Rie Kugimiya's voice was full of resentment. You should know that Rie Kugimiya is actually a very sensible girl, but no matter how well-behaved and sensible a wife is, she can't possibly want her husband to go on a business trip as soon as he gets back.

Of course, this excludes pregnant women who cosplay as their husbands and then go looking for older men to have sex with while their husbands are away on business. After all, a slut and a virtuous wife and mother cannot be discussed together.

Rie is a very obedient and sensible wife, but this frequency of business trips is too much! She comes back, sleeps for one night, and then leaves again. How long am I supposed to be left alone in an empty house? What a jerk!

"That's work..." Kazama Shiro looked quite guilty, not only because he had spent little time with Rie, but also because he had been getting fucked like crazy outside these days.

Rie Kugimiya remained silent. As a mature and dignified wife, she would not speak out to stop Shiramo Kazama from working and from spending time with her.

So she just quietly looked at Kazama Shiromo, tears welling up in her eyes. Rie didn't say anything, just quietly looked at Kazama Shiromo with crystal clear water droplets still flowing from the corners of her eyes.

Kazama Shiramo felt increasingly ashamed and guilty. This trip to the Orange Islands was quite long, and once they were on Lugia's territory, it would be very difficult to escape easily...

"I'm sorry, Rie."

"You didn't do anything wrong, why should you apologize? And I'm not even angry."

You've even omitted terms like "darling" and "husband"? Of course, Kazama Shiramo didn't dare to say such a nitpicking thing, and he did indeed feel very guilty at the moment.

"I do have to go to the Orange Islands tomorrow to deliver a very important sample..."

"What? The Orange Islands again? You're going to such a far place?"

Rie Kugimiya's eyes widened, her face clearly showing her displeasure!

"Sorry, Rie." Kazama Shiromo pulled Rie into his arms and gently stroked her head. Rie Kugimiya rubbed against Kazama Shiromo's chest unhappily and occasionally bit the buttons on his clothes with her little fangs, like a spoiled kitten.

"I want to go too!"

Just as Kazama Shiramo was still hesitating and struggling, Rie Kugimiya seemed to have made up her mind and shouted loudly.

"Let's go together?" Kazama Shiromo pondered for a moment and thought the suggestion was indeed feasible. After all, this business trip of his wasn't like the last one, where he was going to stop Lugia or something.

It's just a trip to deliver things, do some casual work, and collect some data. It won't involve any battles. Taking Rie along isn't a big deal. Can't we just treat it as a sweet trip for the couple?

Are you sure, Rie?

"I'm absolutely certain I want to go with you!"

"But do you have the time?"

"I don't care, I'm canceling all my work, I want to travel with you!"

Kugimiya rubbed her little head against Kazama Shiromo to express her dissatisfaction: "And the Orange Islands festival is just around the corner, so we can go on a trip. I don't care, I'm definitely going this time!"

"Alright then." Kazama Shiramo affectionately patted Rie Kugimiya's head. "Even so, is there anything wrong with your work?"

"No problem! We've only just started finalizing the voice actors; the results haven't been announced yet. There's plenty of time to decline!"

Isn't this a pretty big problem of yours...?

However, it's best not to say such things aloud.

What smells so good?

"I just made this soup, come and taste it for me."

"Okay, honey, mua!"

Rie Kugimiya, her tears turning to laughter, gave Shiroki Kazama a big kiss on the lips, then went to find her little apron with a beaming smile. Now that she was back, there was no reason for her darling to continue cooking.

Dinner at the Kazama family's house proceeded quietly and sweetly.

To be honest, Kazama Shiro felt that this was probably the most heartwarming evening he had had in many days: a cozy home, gentle lighting, a comforting dinner, and a gentle wife.

I really miss this feeling now, the feeling of home...

Of course, justice may be delayed, but it will never forget to strike you on the head.